Chapter 227: Great Use of the Country, High Position and Power
Chapter 229 of the Mythical Man, Champion Soldier, The Monstrous Power [Ask for votes] The more a nation advocates force, the more powerful it is, especially the nomadic tribes.
They have no fixed residence and often move around. Their loyalty to their inherent territory and even their tribes is far less than that of the Han people who have settled in one place and almost never move their place throughout their lives.
During the war between the two tribes, Huo Qubing made all the herders fear and hate him.
But once he decided to submit to the Han Dynasty, Huo Qubing became the first person from these tribes to visit him.
Huo Qubing conquered their land and defeated their tribes.
If you want to surrender, you must find the strongest one. Just like a pack of wolves on the grassland, whoever defeats the original wolf king will automatically become the new wolf king and lead them forward.
In addition, after these tribes came to Chang'an, after a little inquiry, they knew that Huo Qubing had a special status.
The emperor's most trusted minister, the most famous general in the military, and more famously, his uncle, the queen's nephew, and the most favored princess in the clan is his wife.
It is so brilliant that it cannot be described simply by two words: "prominent".
These tribes unanimously regarded Huo Qubing as the most respected and valued visitor.
In addition, people came to ask for something, so they came in droves.
For some time now, the tribal envoys who came to Chang'an would gather outside the mansion every evening to ask for an audience.
"Why are you here to join in the fun?" Huo Qubing asked Zhang Cigong.
Zhang Cigong said with a smile: "I have something to ask of you.
I came over and asked the concierge, but neither you nor the princess were there. The master was not here, so it was inappropriate for me to go in, so we waited outside together."
Huo Qubing smiled and said: "You actually know how to abide by the rules. It seems that you are asking me for a big deal."
"Come in and talk."
Huo Qubing should go to the mansion first, and after climbing the steps outside the mansion, he looked back at the envoys from various tribes waiting for him outside the mansion, and ordered the leader of the pro-army army, Haoqi Sheng: "Arrange for people from these tribes to come to the mansion to discuss matters." p>
"Your Highness the Princess didn't come back together?" Zhang Cigong said casually.
Huo Qubing thought that after Liu Qing mastered the power of embroidery, he would know her whereabouts thoroughly every day. When he got home, she would be back.
When all the foreigners heard that they could enter the mansion, they were all flattered.
They had been here for some time, but this was the first time they received a response and were allowed to enter the government to discuss matters.
A group of people followed behind, heading towards the gate of the Hou Mansion.
"Stand up and line up."
Amid the roaring flags like iron towers and the sound of shouts, the pro-army soldiers at the door pointed their halberds forward, and their troops were full of force.
The soldiers in Huo Qubing's mansion are the best among the best. They have fought bravely in a hundred battles, and their momentum is unleashed. The temperature outside the mansion is dropping, and their weapons are fierce.
The nomads are all about power. If you try to be polite with them, they will secretly laugh at you and breed disrespect.
Being pointed out by the pro-army soldiers, everyone stood in awe, led by the Wuhuan and Fuyu envoys, and lined up in a row, led by the pro-army into the mansion.
Huo Qubing and Zhang Cigong went ahead and took their seats in the main hall of the Hou Mansion.
After the family has a mistress, especially if the mistress is a princess, the house has a completely new atmosphere.
Outside the main hall stood a row of little maids. They were in their prime, with fine skin and tender flesh, and faces that looked like freshly peeled eggshells, the kind that would produce water when pinched.
Huo Qubing and Zhang Cigong sat down, and tea and snacks were served immediately.
The tea is warm and the snacks are freshly baked.
Zhang Cigong stared at the well-trained and pleasing maids with his mouth open: "Qu Bing, the trainer in your house is the princess's servant? Can you go to my house and help train the servants?"
"If you have something to say, tell something."
The subtext is to get out of here.
Huo Qubing and Zhang Cigong were related to Wei Qing. They had known each other for many years and talked casually.
Zhang Cigong said: "The King of Huainan plotted rebellion, and I was implicated. If you don't protect me, I will probably behead myself, so I won't say thank you.
My official position as Lieutenant of the Northern Army, except for the last time I was asked to go on duty at the public office before leading troops to Beiguan and receive the official seal, I was not allowed to serve as a director of the public office since then.
Please help me tell His Majesty that I still want to take on the position of lieutenant in the Northern Army."
Huo Qubing took a snack. He didn't eat anything at night and was a little hungry.
He didn’t respond to Zhang Cigong’s words.
Zhang Cigong observed his words and said: "I promise that I will never make a mistake about women this time. If I really can't help it, I will tell you first who I want to steal. You can help me to see if it is safe. Then I will decide whether to steal it or not."
Steal."
Damn it, Zhang Cigong is so shameless.
Among the people Huo Qubing knew, Liu Xiang and Zhang Cigong were frequent visitors to Huajie and Liuxiang, and their lives were controlled by their waists.
"His Majesty has not dismissed you from your post. You have also made meritorious service at the border during this period. It will not be difficult to reinstate you."
In fact, Huo Qubing had already told the emperor about Zhang Cigong, and Liu Che agreed to keep him for observation.
This time when Zhang Cigong came back, he was not allowed to take the post of lieutenant of the Northern Army. It was Huo Qubing's instruction.
Zhang Cigong is easily attracted to beautiful women when he sees them, and he is a believer in family rather than stealing. He always misses the women outside, so he has to hit him from time to time.
"If you can't help it, go to a prostitute. If you make the same mistake twice, you are not just stupid."
Zhang Cigong promised repeatedly, saying that he would definitely guard his head this time and would not fall into other people's traps.
While they were talking, envoys from various ethnic groups lined up outside the door and came in neatly.
Two figures came in together. One was a big cat with a round belly that had just finished its dinner. Its jewel-like cat eyes looked up and down at the foreign envoys.
Behind it is a fat tiger with the same fat intestine and round belly.
The big cat jumped onto the low mat in front of Huo Qubing, put its hind legs together, pushed its butt down, and supported the table with its front paws, sitting firmly. The fat tiger followed suit and sat diagonally in front of it.
Huo Qubing looked at the envoys from all ethnic groups with burning eyes.
The big cat also looked at the envoys of various races with glaring eyes.
The fat tiger also has stern eyes, scrutinizing the envoys of all races.
"..."
The envoys from all ethnic groups were restless, feeling like they were being examined in three chambers.
————
"My husband has entered the city, let's go back too."
Earlier in the day, as the sun had just set, Liu Qing set off from Liangyuan where he was embroidering clothes, preparing to return home.
Huo Qubing rode quickly and arrived home first. When Liu Qing walked home, it was getting dark. There were mostly wealthy families in Nancheng District, and palace lanterns were hung at the door, lighting up the long street.
In the car sat a close maid, chatting with Liu Qing.
"My husband has been going to the military mansion in the afternoons these past few days. We will set off tomorrow when he leaves the military mansion and return to the mansion at about the same time as my husband."
Liu Qing opened the car curtain and looked at the long street: "Let the embroiderers pay attention to the whereabouts of Bai Nanyu. Is there anything unusual about her?"
The female attendant who was close to me replied: "She also returned to Chang'an a few days ago and stayed at Zhuo Mansion without leaving home."
"Well..." Liu Qing was about to lower the car curtain when he heard thunderous hooves of horses approaching on the street.
The imperial guards and embroiderers accompanying the chariot tightened their formation at the same time, guarding the chariot in the center.
Zhao Jing is the captain of the Forbidden Army. Huo Qubing arranged for him to be the leader of the Forbidden Army who took Liu Qing to and from get off work.
"Princess, there are servants among the riders who are leading the way. They should be going to the palace."
Zhao Jing was afraid that Liu Qing would be disturbed and reported: "These people may be in a hurry, so they still dare to ride horses near Weiyang Palace."
On the long street, a group of people were riding horses passing by on the other side of the street.
Before Liu Qing lowered the car curtain, in the middle of the passing group, a handsome young man wearing black Hanfu looked unscrupulously in the direction of the car. When he saw Liu Qing behind the car curtain, he was shocked at the first glance.
, Shan thought: There is such a beautiful woman in the world.
"This is Chang'an. If you are entering the palace from outside, please remember that you are not allowed to ride around the Weiyang Palace."
The speaker is Zhao Jing.
He is the Chang'an Forbidden Army and has the responsibility to protect the stability around Weiyang Palace. His warnings are within his responsibilities.
When one of the chamberlains who was leading the way saw the Imperial Guards and glanced at Liu Qing's escort, he dared to agree: "I understand, I'm from Hexi. It's my first time to come to Chang'an to visit relatives. Your Majesty agreed. I won't do it next time."<
/p>
Zhao Jing snorted softly, wondering where the royal family came from, and he did not slow down when approaching Weiyang Palace.
The young man rode a long way out, still looking back at Liu Qing's driver reluctantly, and asked the waiter in front:
"Whose girl passed by just now? She is so beautiful."
The chamberlain was startled: "She is the princess's concubine, your majesty's sister, and the first wife of the champion marquis. You must know that trouble comes from your mouth, and you must be careful what you say in Chang'an."
The young man curled his lips and chuckled: "I know, it's really verbose. Let's go quickly, sister, don't wait any longer."
In a short time, the group arrived at Weiyang Palace and entered the inner courtyard of the palace.
The young man looked along the road and was quite shocked by the luxurious style of the palace.
The skinny chamberlain who led the way said again: "Young Master, you need to be careful. Concubine Jin complained of illness in the palace, so Your Majesty allowed her family to come to the palace to visit. It was getting late, and only a quarter of an hour later, the Young Master had to leave and stay overnight in a hotel outside the palace."
You are not allowed to watch or stay in the palace at will."
The young man's face was stern, and he had so many rules in his mind. My sister has suffered a lot and will have to stay in this palace for the rest of her life.
Soon after, he was led to an independent palace in the Yueguiyuan of Weiyang Palace.
Even family members who want to meet with concubines must be accompanied by chambermaids and maids, and are not allowed to meet alone.
After several inspections, the young man saw his sister, Jin Ru, the new favorite concubine who had been in the palace for less than two months, in the main hall of the courtyard.
Her eyes are like autumn water, her skin is fine and fair, she wears a hairpin, and her clothes are gorgeous. She has a hidden charm between her eyebrows and eyes, and she is very pretty, and her figure is tall and graceful.
"I heard that sister is ill, have you felt better?" The young man's name is Jin Xu, the younger brother of Concubine Jin. After performing the ceremony, he asked with concern.
"It's just a minor illness, it's okay."
The woman smiled sweetly and was very happy to see her brother and said:
"It's already a little late. I'll talk to you in detail about other matters tomorrow when you enter the palace. I'll just tell you one important thing. I beg your Majesty. Your Majesty knows that you are practicing military affairs and have a chance of breaking through to the realm of heaven and human beings. I agree.
An errand for you to join the Imperial Guard.
You can join the Forbidden Army tomorrow. If there is a chance in the future, I will help you move around."
Jin Xu frowned and said, "Forbidden Army? I thought I could become His Majesty's personal attendant."
"His Majesty's bodyguards are watching too many people. Ever since the Champion was transferred from His Majesty's bodyguard position, the threshold for this position has been raised. The Champion was able to stay with His Majesty and was given the opportunity to lead troops. There are already many people with this qualification.
A talented person wants to become His Majesty's personal attendant.
Many people have tried, but no one has succeeded."
Concubine Jin smiled and said: "Everyone who is staring at that position has some background, we will not compete for this."
Jin Xu could tell that his sister was worried that if he really wanted to compete for a servant, if the emperor didn't like him, there would be no other opportunities. It would be safer to start at a lower level.
Jin Xu felt a little unhappy: "The forbidden army is the forbidden army, what kind of position is it?"
"Sister is about to ask you, do you want to stay in the Northern Army or serve as a guard in the Southern Army?" Concubine Jin said.
Jin Xu said: "I should go to Weiyang Palace to be on duty with the army."
Concubine Jin explained: "There is no admission quota for the Imperial Guards in Weiyang Palace. Your Majesty said that the Imperial Guards are under the rule of the Champion, and he will not interfere. It is entirely up to the Champion to manage the army. It is not convenient for you to enter." p>
Jin Xu thought of the beauty he saw in the car just now, his heart palpitated, and he pursed his lips subconsciously. When he first came to Chang'an, he felt the power of the champion Hou Taotian everywhere, which was so enviable.
In the future, when I have the opportunity to lead troops, I should also aim to become the champion.
"You go to the Southern Army or the Northern Army first. His Majesty will be hunting in the spring soon. You should behave well." Concubine Jin said.
……
When Liu Qing returned home, the people of various tribes had not left yet.
These foreign envoys are here to deliver gifts, and they also want to conquer Huo Qubing and ask him to make a case in front of the emperor so that their tribe does not have to move.
The gifts sent by a group of people were quite heavy, and Huo Qubing accepted them all.
Collect their property and use it to strengthen the army, and then lead troops to fight against them when they disobey.
At this time, a maid walked in gently and reported to Huo Qubing: "Master Marquis, the princess is back."
Huo Qubing nodded slightly, and immediately sent someone to see the guest off, returning to the inner house.
The night is getting darker and it’s early morning.
The princess is about to fall asleep, and Huo Qubing is also a little tired. His daughter-in-law's physique has been developed after marriage, and she has amazing resilience.
It was not easy for Huo Qubing to suppress Phoenix, so he took a nap for a while.
In the dead of night, Huo Qubing, who was sleeping soundly on the couch, suddenly opened his eyes.
There is a gloomy phantom sneaking into the mansion secretly.
At the same time, at the main entrance of the Hou Mansion, Deputy Shi Cao Qiao rushed over and asked the guard on duty to notify the champion Hou.
ps: Let me tell you, my family will be going out the day after tomorrow. It is estimated that there will be additional updates from the day after tomorrow. Please vote, thank you